Martinez said Johnson was detained without incident and was transported to Lea Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Johnson was later released and transported to the Lea County Detention Center and was charged with aggravated assault upon a peace officer, aggravated fleeing of a law enforcement officer , resisting, evading or obstruction an officer, driving while license suspended or revoked and being a fugitive from justice.

Michael Smith can be reached at 575-628-5546, MSmith@currentargus.com or @ArgusMichae on Twitter.